Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket
Deployment Instructions
2016 Bambi MAX Operations Manual
(Version C)
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Connecting Power
The Bambi MAX’s electrical supply is connected through a breakaway plug. The purpose of the plug is to
offer a clean “breakaway” if the Bambi MAX has to be jettisoned from the aircraft in an emergency. If the
control cable is not secured to the longline, duct tape should be wrapped every 24-36" to prevent any damage
to the cable.
Checking Suspension Cable Length
Overall lengths of Bambi MAX buckets with standard rigging are provided on the next page of this manual.
Before using the Bambi MAX bucket, check for the maximum total length. To determine this length, meas-
ure the distance from the cargo hook to the front tip of the tail rotor on the helicopter you will be using and
subtract 6” (152 mm). To determine overall bucket length:
1.
Stretch out the bucket on the ground, pulling the suspension cables taut.
2.
Measure the distance from the shackle on the head to the bottom of the shell. This measurement
should be less than the maximum total length as determined with the chart on the next page.
Warning
Using a Bambi bucket with a greater overall length than the distance from
the cargo hook to the front tip of the tail rotor on your helicopter could re-
sult in a tail rotor strike and possible loss of control of the helicopter which
could result in injury or death.
Measuring the bucket.
